QA Engineer

Harvey Nash UK • London, London, London • 10h ago

Job Title: SDET/Test Automation Engineer - PhysOps Project (Trading Environment Background)

Location: London
Job Type: [Full-Time/Contract/Temporary]
Department: Quality Assurance
Rate: Up to £700pd outside IR35

About the Role:

Are you a passionate SDET/Test Automation Engineer with experience in C#, TypeScript, and Playwright? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and enjoy working on cutting-edge technologies? If you're coming from a smaller trading organization or a trading environment and have a solid background in test automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We're seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join a world-leading commodities company based in London. In this role, you will be working on the PhysOps project, responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery by designing and executing automated tests, collaborating with developers and business analysts, and refining the overall testing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Sprint Testing: Create and execute tests using Playwright, logging defects, and managing test execution.
Regression Test Suite: Develop and maintain a robust Regression Test Suite to continuously validate core functionalities.
Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and developers to ensure that testing scenarios and requirements are accurately captured.
Test Strategy: Collaborate with the team to ensure the Test Strategy is properly reflected in Jira stories.
Testing Policies & Best Practices: Partner with the QA leader to define and refine testing policies, guidelines, and best practices.
Test Data Management: Gather, organize, and utilize test data to prepare comprehensive release readiness reports.
Automation: Identify scenarios for test automation based on Acceptance Criteria and develop automated tests in Playwright and C#.
Continuous Integration: Execute the automated test suite as part of the build process and address failures swiftly.
Defect Management: Log, monitor, and track defects through resolution.
Knowledge Sharing: Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to promote team growth and the adoption of best practices.
Playwright Scripts: Work with development engineers to leverage existing Playwright scripts, enhancing their functionality and efficiency.
Test Pyramid Strategy: Ensure a balanced approach to testing by applying the test pyramid strategy.
Legacy Test Migration: Transition existing test cases to Playwright when required.
Test Coverage Metrics: Define and track test coverage to ensure thorough validation across the system.
Code Quality: Ensure all automated test scripts are code-reviewed and adhere to development standards, particularly in C# and TypeScript.

Key Deliverables:

Automated test suite with full traceability.
Test data required for execution and validation.
Test execution results with detailed defect reports.
Seamless integration of the test suite into the build pipeline.

Skills & Experience Required:

Proven experience with C#, TypeScript, and Playwright.
Strong background in test automation and writing automated test scripts.
Previous experience in smaller trading organizations or trading environments is a huge plus.
Familiarity with Jira for managing test cases, stories, and defects.
Experience implementing the test pyramid strategy for balanced testing efforts.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating test suites into them.
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with developers and business analysts.
Familiarity with best practices in defect management, test automation, and continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality results.

Why Join Us?

Work in a collaborative, agile environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Great opportunity to impact the product from day one with the chance to shape testing strategies.
Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
Competitive salary and benefits package, plus flexible work arrangements.
Career growth opportunities in a company that values skill development and team learning.

If you're ready to bring your test automation experience in C#, TypeScript, and Playwright to a fast-paced, trading environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference on the PhysOps project!

Apply now.

Related Jobs

QA Engineer

Harvey Nash • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £500 - £750 / * • 7h ago

Engineer Outside IR35

Job Title: SDET/Test Automation Engineer - PhysOps Project (Trading Environment Background) Location: London Job Type: Full-Time/Contract/Temporary Department: Quality Assurance Rate: Up to £700pd outside IR35 About the...

7h ago

Apply

Linux Engineer

La Fosse Associates • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 19h ago

Engineer Outside IR35

Contract Role: Linux Infrastructure Engineer Location: London (3 days per week on-site) Rate: £500 - £550 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Contract The Role We are seeking an experienced Linux Infrastructure Engineer to...

19h ago

Apply

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Security Remediation)

La Fosse Associates • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 19h ago

Engineer Outside IR35

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Security Remediation) Location: Liverpool Street office, 3 days a week Duration: 3 months (initial) Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: £350 - £450 (Outside IR35) We are seeking an experienced...

19h ago

Apply

DevOps Engineer

Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Ltd. • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 19h ago

Engineer Outside IR35

If you are an experienced DevOps Engineer with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working with a small and agile team, we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. Please note this r...

19h ago

Apply

Network Test Engineer

Syntax Consultancy Limited • TRAFFIC • Berkshire, Slough, United Kingdom • 20h ago

Engineer Outside IR35

Network Test Engineer (Cisco, Networks, Telecoms Infrastructure) 6 Month Contract Newbury (Hybrid) £290-£300/day (Outside IR35) Network CISCO Test Engineer needed for a 6 Month Contract in Newbury (Hybrid). Start ASAP in...

20h ago

Apply

AWS Serverless Engineer

Spinks • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £400 - £450 / * • 1d ago

Engineer Outside IR35

AWS Serverless Engineer - Contract - c. 400/450 p/day Hybrid, London Spinks have partnered with an exciting consultancy business who are seeking experienced AWS Serverless Engineer to join them on a contract basis. Key D...

1d ago

Apply

ML Ops Engineer

Salt • Greater London • 1d ago

Engineer Outside IR35

Job Title: ML Ops / LLM Ops Engineer Location: Hybrid (potentially 1 day per week in east London) Contract: 6 month Contract Day Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35) About the Role We are seeking an experienced ML Ops / LLM...

1d ago

Apply

Infrastructure Engineer

Ashdown Group • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Engineer Outside IR35

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished and proactive Infrastructure Engineer to join its sizeable IT team on an initial 6 month contract. This organisation embraces flexibility so the successful candi...

1d ago

Apply

Full Stack Engineer (Contract)

Two Circles • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Engineer Outside IR35

6 month outside IR35 contract Two Circles is a global sports agency. We drive growth for sports properties by delivering deeper connections with fans, through the intelligent use of data and technology. We work with some...

1d ago

Apply

eDV Automation Test Engineer

IO Associates • London, England, GB • 2d ago

Engineer Outside IR35

iO Associates are currently partnered with a growing National Security consultancy looking to take on an eDV Automation Test Engineer ASAP. *Please note you must hold active eDV Clearance for this role, due to the nature...

2d ago

Apply